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world smart city awards 2026

Rewarding innovation that elevates urban life 

These internationally acclaimed prizes recognize and support 

innovative citystrategies, projects and ideas that drive meaningful 

change for citizens and push urban transformation forward.


By highlighting best‑in‑class initiatives, the awards inspire collaboration 

and accelerate the adoption of ideas that truly make cities better places 

to live.


Winners will be announced in front of a large audience of smart city 

professionals at SCEWC26, providing an unparalleled opportunity to share 

your work by placing it in the spotlight on globally-renowned platform.


Gain recognition for your project where the world’s best urban solutions take 

center stage. 


Submit your proposal by 29 June! 


Read the Terms & Conditions
Any questions? Feel free to get in touch at scewc.technicaloffice@firabarcelona.com

Official categories

We’re looking for game-changing projects linked to the following categories:

CITY AWARD

INNOVATION AWARD

LEADERSHIP AWARD

PROJECT AWARDS

Who can participate?

The World Smart City Awards are aimed at both public and private sector, cities, businesses, entrepreneurs, start-ups, digital innovators, developers, research centres, universities, civic techs, civil society representatives, non-governmental organizations, cooperatives, consortiums (public-private), social activists and individuals, with innovative ideas, analyses, studies, visions and solutions for the management and development of our cities.

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